Area teams compete at La Crosse track meet

Otis-Bison, St. John's athletes shine at invitational

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:52pm

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Otis-Bison's Gavin Alloway won gold medals in the long jump and triple jump, while St. John's Braxton Alpers placed second in the triple jump and Tiger Jericho Mawhirter was runner-up in the 100 meters at the La Crosse Track Invitational on Thursday.

Why it matters

This track meet showcases the talent and competitive spirit of high school athletes from the local area, highlighting their dedication and hard work as they strive to excel in their respective events.

The details

Gavin Alloway of Otis-Bison won the long jump with a distance of 21 feet, 8 inches and the triple jump with a leap of 44 feet, 9 inches. St. John's Braxton Alpers finished second in the triple jump with a mark of 43 feet, 8.5 inches. Tiger Jericho Mawhirter of an unspecified school placed runner-up in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.88 seconds.

  • The La Crosse Track Invitational took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Gavin Alloway

A student-athlete from Otis-Bison who won gold medals in the long jump and triple jump.

Braxton Alpers

A student-athlete from St. John's who placed second in the triple jump.

Jericho Mawhirter

A student-athlete who competed for an unspecified school and placed runner-up in the 100-meter dash.

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The takeaway

This track meet showcased the impressive athletic abilities of high school competitors from the local area, with several standout performances in both individual and team events.